Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda
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2113 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda has been inspected 19 times on record, accumulating 98 violations between January 2022 and January 2026—an average of 5.2 violations per inspection, consistent with the statewide average. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been cited recurrently across multiple inspections, including employee health reporting violations in at least 5 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in at least 4 inspections, and parasite destruction violations in at least 6 inspections. Food contact surface violations also appeared repeatedly. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 resulted in 18 violations (1 intermediate, 6 basic) with an outcome of Inspection Completed - No Further Action. An inspection on July 22, 2025 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 24 violations were identified, including 2 high-priority findings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda are: Consumer advisory, Parasite destruction, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda had?
- Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda find?
- Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Pioneers Pizza in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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